Morris County Health Department

09/30/2025

Battery Check Day! Replace smoke detectors, check flashlights, rotate portable chargers. Small actions = BIG preparedness.

09/25/2025

Your family may not be together when an emergency or disaster strikes. Completing a family emergency plan can help you keep track of important information like your family’s doctors or medical providers, insurance information, and contact information to help you stay connected when an emergency or disaster strikes.

09/25/2025

Strong relationships and good experiences help kids learn important skills—like handling big feelings, solving problems, and making strong friendships. 🌟This is how kids grow up emotionally healthy!

Learn more about how to build healthy mental and emotional development in your children (link in bio): https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/healthy-mental-and-emotional-development-in-children-key-building-blocks.aspx


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Las relaciones estrechas y las buenas experiencias ayudan a los niños a aprender habilidades importantes como manejar emociones fuertes, resolver problemas y forjar amistades duraderas. 🌟¡Así es como los niños crecen emocionalmente sanos!

Aprenda más sobre cómo lograr un desarrollo mental y emocional saludable en sus hijos: https://www.healthychildren.org/spanish/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/building-resilience/paginas/healthy-mental-and-emotional-development-in-children-key-building-blocks.aspx

09/25/2025

Let's learn about the handle check! This one's important because many infant car seats that double as carriers have a handle that needs to be in a specific position while riding in the car.

This is part three of our Child Passenger Safety Week series. To see all our safety tips now, head to the link in our bio.

09/25/2025

09/25/2025

Bicycle Safety Day with CGES 3rd graders yesterday! We gave out helmets and bike lights and had loads of fun!!!

09/23/2025

09/23/2025

Child car safety:
From birth until height and weight limits are reached: Rear facing car seat with a harness in the back seat of the car

After outgrowing rear facing seat until height and weight limits are reached: Forward facing seat with a harness and top tether in the back seat

After outgrowing forward facing seat: A belt positioning booster seat until the seat belt fits correctly without one (usually between 9-12 years of age)

After outgrowing the booster: Always buckle up and remain in the back seat until at least 13 years of age

Safe Kids Kansas

09/23/2025

When making your plans, make sure you consider any unique needs of those you care for, whether it be medical conditions, loved ones with disabilities, your pets, and any neighbors who might need help getting prepared.

09/23/2025

Get your flu shot this Wednesday !!! It's so easy!!

09/18/2025

Save the date! More dates coming soon. 💉🦠

09/17/2025

We are sharing driving checklists throughout September!

✅ Follow passenger limits
✅ Make sure everyone is properly buckled
✅ Put away all distractions

Join us with checklists, stats, and other resources at SpeakUp4Safety.org.